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If a person has only one citizenship can they renounce it? What will happen after that?
They will be stateless; not a citizen of any country.
That can also happen if a country dissolves without a successor.
Some countries accept such people as travelers, some not. You could just ...
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If a person has only one citizenship can they renounce it? What will happen after that?
Well, there's a great thread on reddit from a few years back on this.
Some key points:
most countries, including the US, will not allow voluntary renouncing of citizenship unless you can provide ...
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Discrimination in divorce proceedings
Since you are living in Berlin, that is the appropriate place to file for divorce. You won't be able to stop your husband from divorcing you. What you should seek instead is:
A fair share of your ...
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Is there a process for reversing refugee status once no longer necessary?
As a refugee, you don't really need anything to be reversed. You can simply approach a consulate from your country of origin, apply for a new passport and go there. You will de facto lose your status ...
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French Citizenship and article 30-3 of the Civil Code
Some courts decisions I read when preparing my answer to Will it be possible to get French citizenship? suggests that the 50-year delay is counted from the date you try to get your citizenship ...
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Interests on "caution deposit" for rental in Germany
According to §551 BGB, the interests on the deposit belong to the tenant (except some cases, f.e. student dorms). Landlords have no rights on it (and they must save deposit separated from their own ...
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What taxes are there on contractor work from Germany to Canada?
The whole point of an independent contractor is that you are not an employee and the party paying for your services does not need to do anything else but pay your invoice. You are responsible for all ...
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Is it possible to change your name while applying for a Green Card in the US?
Or change it as soon as getting the Green Card?
Yes, see https://berardiimmigrationlaw.com/legally-change-name/:
Federal law does allow permanent residents to change their names. For those with ...
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Can Consulate Personnel as Individuals, & / or Consulate, be sued under Civil Law of "Receiving" Country by National-Visitor of that Consulate?
Consulates and consular personnel enjoy "official acts" immunity. If the alleged malfeasance was perpetrated in connection with official duties, it would only be possible to pursue in the legal ...
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Suspect Interpol Case
The only request you would raise on INTERPOL is an international arrest warrant. It is not trivial to get this, first:
Your employer has to file a case against you.
The case has to be of criminal ...
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Suspect Interpol Case
You have to have done some serious crimes to be flagged by interpol. I don't think that is the case. If at all a case was filed, it might be with the local police. However, this could affect you if ...
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How to get temporary Permesso di Soggiorno?
Italy does not issue a temporary Permesso but allows you to travel (and re-enter) as follows, per the Polizia di Stato d'Italia
Requirements for immigrants leaving Italy temporarily
Foreigners ...
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